Interesting Facts about Antarctica

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6 curious facts about Antarctica.

• Vostok, Antarctica holds the world's record for coldest temperature: -129°F (7/21/83)
• The coldest place on the planet is Vostok. A temperature of 129 degrees F below zero was recorded. It is so cold at the South Pole that the average summer temperature is -58 °F.
• The South Pole is the southern most point on the earth. It is marked by flags and a pole.
• The coasts of Antarctica are some of the windiest places in the world, with gusts reaching nearly 200 miles per hour.